Truck Washer​/Mechanic Helper

Summary

Utilize pressure washing equipment and a scrub brush to clean the exterior of TICO terminal tractors as needed to provide first-class clean tractors for our customers. Report repairs and/or maintenance requirements to shop personnel for follow-up.

• Clean interior/exterior of units.
• Maintain all tools and equipment needed to conduct cleaning.
• Notify management of any potential unsafe equipment, conditions or truck issues.
• Comply with Company/agency policy/procedures.
• Maintain a safe, well organized, and clean workspace.
• Wear required personal protective equipment during the performance of job duties.
• Assist shop personnel with minor repair and maintenance of yard tractors.
• Perform basic maintenance such as tire pressure, check fluids, replace marker lights.
• Assist shop personnel with shop and yard clean-up functions.
• Occasional use of forklift. We will train.
• Occasionally deliver/pick up parts from the other sites.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Tractor truck washers work with electric/gas-powered pressure washers daily. They frequently handle a variety of other tools, including wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, impacts and forklift trucks.

Current/valid driver’s license, TWIC Card (TICO can assist with TWIC Card providing you pass the background check).

One-year Mechanical Maintenance experience is a plus.

The Truck Washer must hold the wash wand with both arms extended at head height while washing the equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up 50 pounds. Climbing steps up to 24 inches high into and down from trucks is required and performed up to 30 or more times daily. Brisk walking from vehicles for up to 5 hours per day is usual.

Employees frequently work with dirty equipment and parts and may occasionally stand or squat in awkward positions. The ability to talk and hear is required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families which include health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, vacation, and paid holidays.

TICO is an equal opportunity employer. Our organization is firmly committed to abide by all the laws pertaining to fair employment practices. This commitment is supported by policies and procedures that foster a nondiscriminatory workplace. All persons having the authority to hire, transfer, pay, train or promote personnel shall support, without reservations, a non-discriminatory policy of hiring or transferring to any vacancy any qualified applicant without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other protected status.